Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School vs Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Tarporley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
66 students
Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Tarporley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Tarporley, North West | Kelsall Primary and Nursery School Tarporley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,286 | #895 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11925 of 15,697 | #7412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 66 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tarporley | Tarporley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dstp.cheshire.sch.uk | www.kelsall.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kelsall Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 31.5).
- •Kelsall Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 54%).
- •Kelsall Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 66.
- •Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Kelsall Primary and Nursery School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School better than Kelsall Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Kelsall Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (52.7 vs 31.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School and Kelsall Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tarporley and Tarporley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School: 66. Kelsall Primary and Nursery School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School and Kelsall Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School is 1570th of 2,286 and Kelsall Primary and Nursery School is 895th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).